KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The government’s higher RM16 billion allocation for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA), along with the personal income tax measure under Budget 2027, is expected to sustain household consumption and support retail sector earnings, particularly among essential goods and value retailers.
Business : Budget 2027: RM16 Bln STR, SARA Allocation Set To Boost Household Spending, Retail Sector
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Budget 2027 allocates RM16 billion for STR and SARA to boost household spending and retail sector earnings.
- RM16 billion allocated for STR and SARA to support household consumption.
- SARA focuses on essential goods, benefiting value retailers.
- Higher wages and tax measures aim to sustain purchasing power.
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